. ♪ >> cassie recommend am has a that riefg washington, d.c.-based shoe business.his is not the company she thought she was going to start. that business was launched by someone else. >> they took the lease and almost took the same name. it was one of these things where is this reality, did i really just about open the store and have someone take this idea from me? >> it all started in 2003 kwh cast i quit her job to open a specialized shoe store. >> what i was planning to do was offer something unique and offer this edited collection which a lot of people go to boutiques specifically for that. >> even before the launch, she was sharing her concept with friends and family. >> i was very proud and excited, was telling lots of people. >> at a wedding, she told some folks about her idea and she says those people shared the news with others. soon after, her dream turned into a nightmare. while attending a trade show in las vegas, she quickly realized her business idea may have been lifted. >> i went to meet with one of the designers and i had already previously met wit